Pressure Washer User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Please read the following instructions before installing and operating this equipment.
DANGER
THIS EQUIPMENT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATOR SAFETY AND ONLY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL WHO HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MANUAL SHOULD
BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. DO NOT LEAVE WAND UNATTENDED
WHILE EQUIPMENT IS RUNNING.
Failure to follow all cautionary warnings and procedures may result in serious or fatal injury and/or
property damage including, but not limited to: fire, severe burns, concussion from explosion,
electrocution, scalding, penetration by pressurized water, chemical reaction, asphyxiation, cuts,
contusions, laceration, and loss of body parts and/or life.
DO’S
1. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES or FULL FACE SHIELD; GLOVES, and when
spraying acids WEAR RAIN GEAR. NEVER RUN ACIDS THROUGH THE PUMP ON THIS
EQUIPMENT.
2. USE ONLY THE SAME SIZE NOZZLE SUPPLIED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT.
3. CHECK YOUR BATTERY FOR WATER LEVELS AND MAINTAIN A GOOD CHARGE.
4. USE ¾" (inch) x 50' (foot) GARDEN HOSE FOR WATER SUPPLY-.
5. USE A CLEAN FUEL CAN FOR REFUELING UNIT.
6. USE CLEAN DIESEL FUEL OR KEROSENE. NO ADDITIVES. Fill fuel tank each evening. This
will help minimize condensation in fuel tank, and prolong fuel pump life.
7. Always follow chemical manufacturer’s recommendations in use of chemicals with this
equipment. Immediately after using chemical solutions through this equipment, flush thoroughly
with clear water.
8. Disconnect all electrical power before performing any maintenance on this equipment.
9. Make sure positive is always positive and negative is always negative to keep from shorting out.
10. When storing this equipment in freezing weather conditions, this equipment must be drained
thoroughly; and the plumbing system charged with a 50% solution of permanent type antifreeze.
Antifreeze should be used when the equipment is not in service for prolonged periods or is being
transported in freezing weather. NOTE: Antifreeze must be flushed out of equipment thoroughly
before any cleaning project begins. Failure to do so could result in damage to paint or chemical
attack on painted surfaces.
11. Use a water softener on your water system if it is high in mineral content (HARDNESS). Failure
to do so will result in lime build-up in plumbing systems.
12. Use only manufacturer approved components when replacing parts on this equipment. Failure
to do so may create operating conditions that are hazardous to personal health, safety, and will
void the warranty.
13. Use only recommended oil in pump.